UAA is the premier university in the heart of Alaska's largest city with campuses throughout Southcentral Alaska. Where culture, innovation and adventure converge, the unique locations provide unparalleled access to industry connections, Arctic research, outdoor recreation and more, facilitating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, groundbreaking education and impactful careers.
The University of Alaska Anchorage transforms lives with over 150 academic certificate and degree programs, student-focused support services, and a dedicated and talented faculty.
Learn more about admissions processes, taking classes, tour UAA in-person or virtually, and find out more about financial aid. The Office of Financial Aid is available to offer support and advice so you can make informed decisions regarding college funding options. The Enrollment Services Center offers virtual and walk-in appointments to help students apply; get help with financial aid, scholarships, and more.
From 13 competitive NCAA teams to recreation and intramural and club sports, students have the opportunity to excel in athletics at every level. The Alaska Airlines Center and Seawolf Sports Complex offer recreation as well as hosting community events and concerts. Students can take advantage of cheering for SeawolfNation with free tickets to many games.
UAA is a hub for cutting-edge theoretical and applied research in health, engineering, and the physical and social sciences. In nearly every discipline, undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to join research teams and collaborate with experienced faculty mentors.
Explore the wide variety of services and resources available at UAA to help promote your academic and personal success and well-being. From academic advising to student clubs and residence life, we're here to help you have an amazing university experience.
UAA is located in the ancestral homelands of the Dena'ina, Ahtna, Alutiiq/Sugpiak, and Eyak/dAXunhyuu Peoples. Alaska Native academic programs at UAA provide an in-depth perspective on contemporary languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
September 09, 2024
Join the chancellor and provost in welcoming national keynote speaker Jillian Kinzie, Ph.D., associate director, National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), and senior scholar, National Institute for Learning Outcomes (NILOA).
The UA Foundation’s Fund & Gift Services Team wants to take this opportunity to remind you of the services and resources available to you through the UA Foundation.
Picture this: Your department is up for an internal audit. What does that mean?
We are living in a time filled with individual and collective crises, on our campuses, in our communities, our country and our world.
September 06, 2024
Dean of the Graduate School, Mary Jo Finney, Ph.D., is hosting an information sharing session with faculty members focused on fostering critical thinking among graduate students.
September 05, 2024
Join us for a brew at Turnagain Brewing for the second installment of Science on Tap as Professor Douglas Causey, Ph.D., gives an exciting talk on bats in Alaska.
September is National College Savings Month! To raise awareness about education savings, Alaska 529 is supporting initiatives that encourage families to evaluate their education savings needs and goals.
For the first time in 10 years TRIO Programs will be hosting a regional conference here in Anchorage.
September 04, 2024
Some of you may remember Alden Rollins from the Consortium Library. With memories of respect and appreciation:
Priority registration for spring 2025 begins Nov. 1 and students are transferring to attend UAA. Help ensure you and your students are ready for another amazing semester by attending this transfer credit brown bag session hosted by the Office of the Registrar.